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Static charge dissipation pads for sensors

US6737329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2001
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/1329
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A structure and method for dissipating charges comprising an underlying dielectric layer disposed over capacitor plates of sensor circuitry, and a conductive path and passivation layers disposed over the underlying dielectric layer wherein the conductive pad forms an electrically conductive path over at least a portion of the plates and diffuses electrostatic charges at the surface of the integrated circuit.

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